Jan 2, 2022

Darene G. Swartek , 64, of Oakland MD, went to be with our Lord on Sunday January 2, 2022, at her home while resting peacefully in her bed. Born on September 27, 1957, in Brownsville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Anna and Anthony Swartek. She was a cancer survivor overcoming several episodes of the illness. She was...

Jan 1, 2022

Sylvia Jean Spencer, 84, of Oakland passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022, at Oakland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born on March 19, 1937, in Shalmar, MD, she was the daughter of the late Lyle and Victoria (Harvey) Sharpless. She was known as "Jean" to those who knew her best. In earlier years, she worked as a bookkeeper for...

Jan 1, 2022

Roseann Lamont Eye, 59, of Eglon, WV, and formerly of Thomas, WV, passed away on January 1, 2022, at WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. She was born in Cleveland, OH, to the late Phillip Joseph and Lois Mae (McDowell) Lamont.

Roseann was a graduate of Tucker Co. High School. She had a passion for cooking,...

Jan 1, 2022

Sandra Mae Tasker of Oakland, MD, passed away at her home on January 1, 2022. Sandy was born on July 25, 1952 the youngest of 5 children. Sandy was charismatic, fun loving and no hold bars person. Family meant everything to her and she loved them fiercely. She enjoyed the simple things in life like playing cards with her...

Dec 31, 2021

John David Hill, 79, of Oakland, passed away on Friday, December 31, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family. John was born on August 22, 1942, in Terra Alta, WV and was the son of the late John M. Hill and Martha F. (DeLauder) Hill. John had a passion for flying, which led him to join the Army...

Dec 30, 2021

Reva Marie (Breedlove) Thomas, 95, of Oakland MD, passed away December 30, 2021, Cortland Acres, Thomas WV. She was born June 9, 1926, in Crellin, MD, a daughter of the late Clyde Wilson and Pearl Mae (Hinebaugh) Breedlove. Reva was excused from high school to work to fill in for soldiers during WWII at Oakland Southern States and felt...

Dec 29, 2021

Doreen Sue Wilfong, 73, a resident of Harman, surrounded by her family, went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 29, 2021. Doreen was born March 27, 1948, in Harman, WV; a daughter of the late Berlin and Gail Cooper.

Doreen was a long time member of the Job Church of God, she loved spending...

Dec 25, 2021

Luther "Buster" Wilson, Jr., born September 27, 1955, in Baltimore, MD, passed from this life to heaven on December 25, 2021, at his home in Oakland, MD, after a battle with cancer. Buster was a member of the Crellin United Brethren in Christ Church, where he enjoyed playing the guitar and singing. He also served periodically in the children...

Dec 25, 2021

James Arthur Dillsworth, 46, of Davis, WV, passed away December 25, 2021 at his home. He was born in Oakland, MD, on August 14, 1975, a son to the late Harold Dillsworth, Sr. and surviving Wilda Shrout. James was a hardworker; working for Hinchliff Lumber for numeous years and also worked for the coal mines in the maintenance department....

Dec 23, 2021

Edward Ray Sisler, 80, of Gorman, MD, passed away on December 23, 2021 at Dennett Manor Nursing Home. Ed was born in Oakland, MD., on June 3, 1941, the son of Julius (Juke) and Sophronia J. (Ridings) Sisler. He worked in the timber business with his dad cutting props for the Island Creek mines. He was also employed at...

Dec 21, 2021

Donald Lee Clark, Sr., 79, of Kitzmiller, died on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at his home. Born on June 9, 1942, in Vindex, he was the son of the late James and Bessie Marie (Beeman) Clark. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army and was retired from Local 616 Labor Union and was a carpenter. He...

Dec 18, 2021

Lorene Upperman, 90, went peacefully to be with the Lord on December 18, 2021, at her residence in Keyser, WV. She was born in Loch Lynn, MD, and was a daughter to the late James and Bertha (Harvey) Shaffer. Lorene was a true woman of God. She came up in the church her mother-in-law built, The Church of God of...

Dec 18, 2021

James “Jim” David Rembold Sr., 80, of Upper Marlboro, MD, passed away unexpectedly on December 18, 2021, in Largo, MD due to a motor vehicle accident. He was born June 6, 1941, in Preston, WV, the son of Theodore Russell and Wilma Agnes (Feather) Rembold.

Jim was a 1959 graduate of Aurora High School. After graduating from...

Dec 12, 2021

Glenda Lynn Dumire Friend, 61, of Mt. Lake Park, MD, passed away on December 12, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was born in Cleveland, OH and was a daughter to the late Glenes Elwood and Joyce M. Dumire Nicolosi.

Glenda was a graduate of Mountaineer High School Class of 1978. She was a member of Creation...

Dec 12, 2021

Wanitta M. Waybright, 100, of Elk Garden, WV, died on Sunday, December 12, 2021, at Dawn View Care Center in Fort Ashby, WV. Born on April 4, 1921, in Kitzmiller, she was the daughter of the late Derfy Knotts and Lena Pearl (Sharpless) Pugh. During WWII, Wanitta was a "Rosie the Riveter" who served her country producing materials to...

Dec 9, 2021

Margaret Ellen Michaels, 69, of Kitzmiller, MD died on Thursday, December 9, 2021, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. Born on April 25, 1952, in Oakland, she was the daughter of the late Acie E. Bray and Twila M. (Wilson) Paugh. She worked for the United States Postal Service, serving the Kitzmiller and surrounding areas. She was a member of...

Dec 8, 2021

The Rev. Dr. C. Scott Robinson, 69, of Oakland passed away December 8, 2021, surrounded by family at his home, after a valiant battle with cancer. Born on October 7, 1952, he was preceded in death by his parents, John and Betty Robinson, and his oldest brother, John "Jay". Scott grew up in Cumberland, earned his D.D.S. at the...

Dec 8, 2021

Barbara Jean Fishel, 82, of Oakland, MD died on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at Mon General Hospital in Morgantown, WV. Barbara was born on June 4, 1939, in Stemple Ridge, WV, and was the daughter of the late Arthur Shipp and Eva Moats. She was a homemaker and also worked for the Sewing Plant in Deer Park, MD. She...

Dec 5, 2021

Catherine Patricia "Pat" Lohr, 77, of Swanton, MD, passed away December 5, 2021, at Ruby Memorial Hospital. Born on March 19, 1944, in McHenry, MD, the daughter of the late Wilbur and Marie (Simmons) Bowser. Catherine was a Garrett County School Bus Driver for 23 years, proudly driving bus #39 and a member of Lakeside Assembly of God. She...

Dec 4, 2021

Laura Nell Hill “Wink” 93 of Seminole FL and formerly of Westernport, MD died on Saturday December 4, 2021. She was born in Luke, MD on May 12, 1928 and was the daughter of the late Elmo M. Clower and Flora May (Poland) Clower. She was preceded in death by her husband Earl J. Hill “Brother” and her sister Virginia...